Basic Health is a state-sponsored program that provides affordable medical coverage that is available to anyone living in Washington State who qualify by income. These tools can help you determine if you qualify, how to apply, and what services are covered.
Basic Health Tools
- Qualifying for Basic Health (pdf)
This tool provides information on income limits, possible deductions, and monthly premiums
- Reporting Your True Income (pdf)
Documenting your income accurately can be difficult, but it is important because it determines how much your Basic Health Premium will be. If you are self employed, have a job where your hours vary, have seasonal employment, or change jobs frequently, this tool can help you accurately document your income.
- Applying for Basic Health (pdf)
Information on how to get and keep Basic Health
- Basic Health Plans (pdf)
Information on how to choose a health plan so that you can see the doctor of your choice
- Understanding Basic Health
This short booklet explains what is covered by Basic Health, how to use it, and what costs you are responsible for.
Pre-existing Conditions
- Glossary of Terms (pdf)
A list of terms commonly used by insurance companies to describe pre-existing conditions.
- Flow Chart (pdf)
Follow this flow chart to help determine whether your medical condition might be considered ‘pre-existing’ by Basic Health.
Applications and Forms
